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3 newly released Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (May 29 - May 31)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:15

Amazon Prime Video has been busy stacking its spring 2026 lineup with bold, genre-bending storytelling in newly released shows in the U.S. that are setting the tone for a wildly diverse streaming slate. From anime rebirths and superhero noir to sweeping literary drama, the shows we’ve chosen for your weekend entertainment prove there’s no single way to grab viewer attention right now. Anything goes.

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Ferrari Luce EV is already sold out through 2027—who's buying it?

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:11

The Ferrari Luce EV is a disaster if you ask the internet, but that's not what the company's sales records are saying. The company has taken enough orders for its first fully electric car to be sold out through the end of 2027, or roughly a year after deliveries begin in October.

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I ditched Cloudflare's DNS for a $26 Raspberry Pi, and I caught my devices secretly phoning home

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:00

Cloudflare’s DNS is easy to recommend for most people. It’s fast, their malware-blocking variants provide a decent safety net right out of the box, and they're easily memorized.

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6 classic kids' toys you can 3D print this weekend (May 29 - Jun 1)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:45

3D printing makes it possible to manufacture items that once required a whole production line. These don’t necessarily have to be functional items, with many of them easy to justify on account of the fun factor alone.

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5 Ryobi tools that solve problems Milwaukee completely ignores

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:30

All the big power tool brands make tons of excellent tools, giving us more options than ever. And while Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWALT, and others all offer common tools like drills, drivers, and saws, Ryobi also manufactures a bunch of niche tools you can't get from the competition. Here are five tools you might need that you can't get from Milwaukee.

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Android backs up way more to Google Cloud than it should. Here's how to stop it

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:15

Google is deeply integrated into Android. Most phone brands rely heavily on their services to power everything, especially apps and syncing. One of the key functions Google handles on your phone is backup, which can end up sending more of your data to your Google account than you realize.

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This forgotten 2000s tech was supposed to be the ultimate Wi-Fi killer

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 17:00

I remember visiting a good buddy of mine in 2005 and leafing through a magazine about IT and computers that his brother regularly read. I would usually glance through the mostly boring software and hardware sections (they were boring to the teen me) and jump straight to the video game reviews, but I'd occasionally read a piece about some cool and futuristic new technology the 2000s were brimming with. This time, it was an article about WiMAX, touted as theWi-Fi killer and the future of wireless broadband.

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3 Home Assistant projects that work outside of your home to try this weekend (May 29 - Jun 1)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:45

Home Assistant is a great way to automate your smart home, but you don't need to be limited to where you live. There are plenty of projects that can make Home Assistant incredibly useful even when you or your family members are out.

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3 newly-added Netflix documentaries to stream this weekend (May 29-31)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:31

Netflix may have just released its new slate of movies and TV shows coming to the streaming service in June, which includes a new, telling documentary about Michael Jackson, and the five-part The American Experiment retrospective on 250 years of independence. But for this last May weekend, don't close the door on the month completely; there are still a couple of good ones to binge.

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Stop reinstalling Windows: There's almost always a better fix

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:15

A fresh reinstall of Windows is tempting. Accumulated junk gets wiped out, misconfigurations are undone, and that weird intermittent instability is fixed more often than not. However, the idea that a fresh Windows install is inherently faster and easier than troubleshooting isn't really true anymore. Today, modern Windows is far better at fixing itself than people give it credit for, and the diagnostic tools available are better than ever.

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The last Jaguar sports car is now a cheap V8 bargain in 2026

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:01

Jaguar’s going through a big reset right now, shifting toward an all-electric, more upmarket future that hasn’t exactly won everyone over. For some, that makes the brand’s older sports cars feel even more appealing, especially if there’s a bit of nostalgia for what Jaguar used to build.

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5 ESP32-powered E-Ink display projects to make this weekend (May 29 - Jun 1)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:45

E-Ink displays look like paper, are incredibly power-efficient, and can easily be used in DIY projects powered by cheap microcontrollers. Though they’re not necessarily the cheapest or most versatile display choice you can make, they are perfectly suited to a range of projects.

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Stop using Linux Mint—Fedora Atomic is safer

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:30

Linux Mint has a reputation as the best distro newcomers switching to Linux. The desktop layout feels familiar, the defaults aren't going to trip you up, and it comes bundled with almost everything you may want to get started. It removes a lot of the trouble you might encounter getting started.

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I bought a NAS for Plex, but it accidentally saved me from buying a new smartphone

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 15:00

When I turned my old laptop into a makeshift NAS earlier this year, the idea was simple: turn it into a Plex media server by plugging in a few USB drives loaded with movies and shows.

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The best smart home upgrade I've made cost less than a single smart bulb

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:45

Some smart home devices are expensive and can only do a single job. Other devices can cost less than the price of a smart bulb, and yet you can use them in multiple different ways. One of the most useful smart home devices I own is a cheap smart button.

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Your shared Excel spreadsheets are fragile—here's the defense system I use

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:30

Sharing an Excel workbook usually means playing tech support later when a coworker accidentally deletes your formulas. But you don't have to just hope for the best. These straightforward security tweaks will lock down your layout and reduce the risk of accidental edits.

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5 more items you should never 3D print at home

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:15

When you’ve got a 3D printer, it can be tempting to try and 3D print everything. Sometimes, the best solution is to buy instead of printing. A little restraint and forethought can save you from making a costly mistake.

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3 eclectic Paramount+ shows to stream this weekend (May 29-31)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:00

Despite the total dumpster fire of ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Paramount+ managed to have a solid month of May on the streaming side of things. Dutton Ranch, the latest Yellowstone spinoff, debuted as the biggest original series launch in the platform's history with a reported 12.9 million viewers in the first week. Selfishly, the inclusion of Battlestar Galactica on the platform early in the month was the biggest coup, as far as I'm concerned, and I've been enjoying a rewatch immensely.

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Stop paying for antivirus software, Windows already has what most people need

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:30

I've been using Windows long enough to remember when installing antivirus software felt like one of the first things you had to do on a new PC. You set up Windows, installed your browser, and then immediately went looking for something to protect the whole thing before you did anything even slightly risky online. It wasn't paranoia, either. For a long time, Windows had a reputation for being the platform malware loved most, and running without some kind of extra protection felt like asking for trouble.

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3 newly-added Netflix shows you can binge this weekend (May 29-31)

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:01

Netflix has had a busy and fruitful May. Nemesis is getting comfy at the top of the Top 10, The Boroughs has grown-ups thanking the Duffer Brothers for helping to make a more age-appropriate Stranger Things, and Sally Field is quietly making everyone sob into their pillows with Remarkably Bright Creatures. BUT, there's still a little more the streaming service has to squeeze out of May.

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